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Arturo Calderon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Jan 1, 1989

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Victim Details

Nov 17, 2014

Nov 17, 2023

Arturo

Calderon

70

33

65 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 1, 1989

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

No

47202

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

06-30980

Aug 2, 2006

Santa Ana Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26798) and 1 other source
Arturo Calderon, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1989, in Santa Ana, California. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and the details of his last movements remain unclear. Calderon's case has been listed in missing persons databases such as NAMUS, but despite being missing for decades, there have been no significant developments or leads regarding his whereabouts.

At the time of his disappearance, Calderon was described as 5'7" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds. Authorities and his family continue to seek information that could help resolve this long-standing case. The Santa Ana Police Department is handling the investigation, and they urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1989

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP26798

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3982 • Found May 21, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 99%156 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3966 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 62%125 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Silverado, California
    UP7670 • Found Jul 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 81%140 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128074
    John Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128074 • Found Jan 28, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California - unidentified case UP108109
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California
    UP108109 • Found Jul 18, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%151 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 72%132 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 99%156 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3877 • Found Nov 28, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 92%150 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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